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Waveland Coffee Shop

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Holiday Inn Express Des Moines/Drake University $93 1.7 mi 2.7 km 3.5 of 5 stars
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Waveland Municipal Golf Course 0.3 mi 0.5 km 3.5 of 5 stars
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#3 of 368 restaurants in Des Moines
  • Address: 4708 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311-3302
  • Phone:  (515) 279-4341
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( 1-8 of 8 )
“I love this gresse...”
4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
May 16, 2008

I love this gresse spoon. Big 'ol portions of stuff that is bad for you but tasts just so good. Service with an attitude, but a fun attitude. more

“This is probably one of...”
5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
May 12, 2008

This is probably one of the best 'greasy spoons' in town. No wonder there is always a wait for breakfast. YUM YUM! more

“So good on a Sunday...”
4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Feb 25, 2008

So good on a Sunday Morning more

“best waitresses in town.”
5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 31, 2008

best waitresses in town. more

“An institution. Don't...”
4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 31, 2008

An institution. Don't delay, get to Waveland and enjoy fantastic breakfast. more

“Great that they've gone...”
5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 30, 2008

Great that they've gone non-smoking to. Nothing like grit-free biscuits and gravy! more

“I don't know which I...”
5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 15, 2008

I don't know which I like more - the food or the ambiance. more

“Best greasy breakfast in...”
5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 14, 2008

Best greasy breakfast in town. more

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Waveland Coffee Shop Address

4708 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311-3302
Tel: (515) 279-4341
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